The man who sidesteps risks a fall into a deep ditch
Commentary on public works and policy notes paving costs in Thomasville and regional concerns. It mentions taxes to fund two thirds of coat for street work, railroads losing leverage, old timers with sound views, gossip, watered kerosene charges in South Alabama, beat fighters keeping fit, and price breaks in foods not yet substantial. The sweet potato weevil is cited as a needed focus for future crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Truman Civic Rights Charter Sparks Immediate Reelection Debate
A high office holder urging a bold political move seeks swift reelection. The remarks praise mobilizing community loyalty and a Dixie Convention to influence voting power, suggesting alignment with a favorable group over Democrats.
New Driver Training Cars Highlight School Courses
A report notes new updated courses in schools with Driver Training Cars used to teach safe driving. Emphasizes that real practice and journalism exercises aid learning, while mere paper output offers little value. The piece argues early driving requires responsibility and trained habits.
Wallace era attracts Communist support
The piece argues that Henry Wallace's 1948 movement attracts Communist backing and liberal leftists while critics warn it would erode democracy and safety. It claims Wallace shares Rooseveltian aims but could undermine government principles for power and prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
United States
Wallace
Roosevelt
Seema
Rural Electrification Expands Utility Reach Across Farms
REA projects show rapid growth and wide adoption as rural lines extend to 346 000 farms and establishments. Electricity brings lighting, pumping, milking, planting aids, and new communications like phones, transforming farm life and promising further expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
Claude R. Wickard
Dhone
GI Home Loans and Borrower Responsibilities
The government guarantees GI home loans but limits possession if payments aren’t met. Many buyers paid seven to ten thousand for houses, facing high building costs and material shortages. Loans aim to keep prices fair, yet borrowers must understand ongoing repairs and replacements needed for the full loan term.
Fuel shortages deepen winter unrest across communities
Widespread fuel shortages fuel discontent as residents bear high costs and long waits through the winter. People in numerous communities express frustration with supply gaps and rising prices, fearing conditions will worsen in the coming weeks.
Read that address Fowler gave again on Merritt Parkway
The Imperial races toward a rendezvous at Mitchell Place Turn off, as Red presses Red and Jigger for truth about Fowler. Fowler, recently bailed on murder charges, is desperate to see the boss, hinting at dangerous stakes and hidden truth as they near the white and black green-lit house.
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Red
Jigger
Fowler
Mitchell Place
Stone Wall
Mitchel
I. A
D.A. Rawlings Rile Fowler Case In Private Scrutiny
Red and Jigger discuss connections between Fowler murder case and the D.A. Rawlings. They question the D.A.'s motives and choices, noting a twenty four hour ultimatum and possible pressure to drop the Fowler prosecution while considering Marion Delacorte's murder links.
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Red
Marion Delacorte
Fowler
Marion
Delacorte
Rawlings
D.A
Jigger
IFNS
Feller
D.A. As
A. Red
Digger
Imperial mansion drive raises tense stakeout clues
Red and Jigger argue over Dixie Travers while stalking a Maryland style estate named Mitchell. They observe a maroon NY tagged roadster at a white oyster cottage with shade from tall trees, as the plot tightens around an impending assignment and hidden motives. (To be continued)
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Jigger
Dixie Travers
Dixie
Red
Jiggerger
Mitchell
New York
Rally to name delegates for Democratic National Convention at Houston
Report mentions a Democratic rally to designate delegates for the upcoming national convention in Houston Texas. Separate notes reference a mental health defense in a California murder trial and an expected issuance of new smaller currency by the U S Treasury. City actions include land purchase to ease traffic hazards at a deadly curve and planned road improvements.
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Houston
Tex
United States
Treasury Department
State House committee backs luxury tax plan
A State House committee recommends a tax on luxuries including soft drinks sports amusement receipts and pool rooms. The measure aims to levy taxes on these items as part of broader revenue efforts. Local coverage notes the shock over the murder of Dr Charles Lee rector of Christ Church on St Simons Island where the minister was shot in his living room while preparing a sermon. Y M C A membership and finance drive launches with a large supper meeting led by Fred Scott.
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House Committee
Charles, Lee, Reetox
Christ Church
Legion Home
Mer Chants
Asgocidilon "Group
James Mauldin Killed After Auto Hits Boy By Street Car
Fourteen year old James W. Mauldin was struck by an automobile and then hit by a street car in Atlanta. He suffered a skull fracture and possible internal injuries after leaping into the trolley’s path.
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James W. Mauldin
Atlanta
Mauldin
Across Conjunction Edge and Indian wildlife terms
Puzzle fragment lists scattered clues including Indian parts, wild buffaloes, monkshood, evergreen, and Dutch city. It hints at a word puzzle with definitions for various animals, plants, and objects, plus measures and a playing card.
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India
Methodist Woman's Society Entertained by Mrs Garrett
Mrs J A Garrett hosted the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service gathering at her Meigs Georgia home on February 1 1948. Attendees enjoyed talks by circle members with Rev Tom A Whiting presiding and Mrs Tascar Williams of Albany delivering the devotional. Refreshments of cake coffee and toasted nuts followed as all WSCS members attended including Mrs Williams from Albany.
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Meigs. Ga
D. A. Garrett
Methodist “Woman's Society of Christian Service
Tom A. Whiting
Tascar Williams
Albany
WSCS
New J M B Church Services Sunday
The New J M B church at the corner of Wright and Stevens street holds Sunday school at 10 a m led by Denton L A Taylor superintendent. Worship services are on the 1st and 3rd Sundays with sermons by the pastor at 11:30 a m and additional sermons at 3 p m and 1 p m.
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Wright and
Stevens Streets
R. D. ‘Winn
Denton L. A
Taylor
Meigs Churches Introduce New School Bus Route
Meigs Georgia on February 7 invites residents to Sunday church and school services. A jointly funded and remodeled school bus by the Methodist and Baptist churches will run Sunday morning within a three mile radius, picking up children and adults. Wiley Roberts will drive the route, with buses returning after services.
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Meigs
Allanges
Wiley Roberts
Methodist Church
Hollywood Beat Gossipy Tales From William Powul and Joan Bennett
Hollywood writer reports on whimsical Burling ton Liars Club entry by William Powul and on actress Joan Bennett discussing motherhood and her daughter's engagement. Lionel Barrymore comments on nature and hogs, while a Pepper trees dispute at Republic Studio draws his ire. The piece captures breezy, anecdotal snapshots from the film world.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Hollywood Beat
William. Powul
Burlington
Wis
Ann. Blyth
Bill
Lionel .Barrymore
Nature
Largo
Republic
Staglio
Joan Bennett
Bennett
Joan
Tanny “Phonus
Meigs Hostel Hosts Baptist W M S Meeting
The Meigs Baptist WMS hosted an artistic meeting with white asters and berry clusters adorning rooms to match a red and white color scheme. Mrs Tanee Taylor Sr led the event and served refreshments including pound cake dice cream salt nuts and coffee to attendees.
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Tanee Taylor Sr
Bainbridge Mayor List Temporary Fire Precautions
Bainbridge Georgia on February 7 announced by Mayor R A Griffin that temporary safety steps against fire were taken at Bainbridge Grammar School. A fireman will stand on duty during school hours until two fire escapes are installed and other precautions completed, with the County Board of Education ordering fire escapes but delivery and installation not anticipated in March. The city and school co operate to protect children until full precautions are in place.
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Bainbridge
R. A. Griffin
Bainbridge Grammar School
Griffin
County Board of Ed
Children Ea
Train Schedule Fragment from Savannah to Chicago
Partial timetable shows arrivals and connections for routes including Savannah, Atlanta, and Chicago. Mentions Southland trains, times like 1:36 AM and 3: Brae, with phrases about reservations, hired motion, and a contact T. Welle. Details are incomplete and jumbled.
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Southland
N. Y
Jax
Oath
Savannah
Atlanta
Erabure
Chicago
Ad. T. Welle
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W. BD. Hargrave
Kan & Kelly
Aires
South
Alabama
Arma
Hermond’s Restaurant
Carroll Hill
Hermond’s, Inclands
Nbn
Rad En
Yeaterday
Thing
Bry
Persia
Methodist Women’s Society
J. A. Garrett
NEW J.M.B
Pope
Jackson
Baptist
W.M.S
Atlantic Coast Limer
Thomas County Federal Savings & Loan Association
Thomasville, Georgia
Alice P. Joseph
Sedy
Treas
N. Broad St
Yi An Pia
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